Prochlorperazine Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for Prochlorperazine?
A
- Treatment or prophylaxis of nausea/vomiting for:
Motion sickness
Planned aeromedical evacuation
Vertigo
Known allergy or contraindication to Ondansetron administration
Headache irrespective of nausea/vomiting
2
Q
What are the contraindications of Prochlorperazine?
A
- Circulatory collapse (cool, pale, clammy skin, tachycardia, hypotension)
- CNS depression
- Previous hypersensitivity
- Pregnancy
- Pts <21y/o
3
Q
What are some precautions of Prochlorperazine?
A
- Hypotension
- Epilepsy
- Pts affected by alcohol/anti-depressants
4
Q
What are some side effects of Prochlorperazine?
A
- Drowsiness
- Blurred vision
- Hypotension
- Skin rash
- Sinus tachycardia
- Extrapyramidal reactions (drug induced movement, contraction), usually systemic type
5
Q
What is the dosage of Prochlorperazine?
A
- 12.5mg/1mL once IM
6
Q
What is the Onset, Peak and Duration of Prochlorperazine?
A
O - 20min
P - 40min
D - 6hr
